1996 BMW 840 vs. 1980 Ford Limited
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Ford Limited.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1980 Ford Limited | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Limited |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |